The Office for Multicultural Affairs, under the leadership of Dean Michelle Loyd-Paige, is working towards actualizing Calvin's goal of establishing a campus community committed to Multicultural Citizenship, Anti-Racism & Accountability, and Reconciliation & Restoration. The Office of Multicultural Affairs is a part of a broader effort at Calvin College to enhance cultural understanding, diversity of student body and faculty members, and the quality of education throughout the college. Please take a look around our site, discover our mission, and take advantage of our online resources including the Multicultural Resource Guide, upcoming events on our cultural events calendar, and more. If you have questions or comments, feel free to email the officeand we will respond as soon as possible.
Office for Multicultural Affairs
Publications
Publications
April "Talking Points"
It is our pleasure to offer Talking Points, a monthly newsletter from the Office for Multicultural Affairs. The purpose of Talking Points is to keep the Calvin community, and our stakeholders, abreast of the activities of the Office for Multicultural Affairs and to provide “talking points” about the campus’ progress toward becoming a campus that is anti-racist, multicultural, accountable, and reconciling.
From Every Nation
The Revised Comprehensive Plan for Racial Justice, Reconciliation, and Cross-Cultural Engagement at Calvin College
Guide to Multicultural Resources
A comprehensive guide to resources for multicultural issues, activities, and programs at Calvin College
Upcoming Programs and Events
MAC State of the Campus Report
The Multicultural Affairs Committee recently completed the biennial State of the Campus Report for 2011-2012. This report evaluates progress towards the goals of the From Ever Nation document.
Summer Book Group
All faculty and staff are invited to participate in this summer's discussion of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. Read more about this historical work of fiction by Jamie Ford.
Explore Multicultural Curriculum Theory and Practice
This week-long seminar will provide faculty with tools and resources to diversify their curriculum and expand multicultural content of a new or existing course.
